NYS County Certificate of Residence

Certificate of Residence by County

The Certificate of Residence proves you are a New York state resident. This is required to qualify for reduced in-state tuition.

To qualify

In order to qualify, you must prove you have lived in New York state for 12 months prior to registration and in the same county for at least six months. If you lived in more than one county in the past six months, you will need certificates from each county.

Application guidelines

You must apply for the certificate of residence between the period 60 days before classes begin and 30 days after the first day of class. If you are a dependent student, you must apply in the county in which your parents reside.

To apply

Fill out the application for your home county.

Have your application signature notarized by a New York state notary public. There is a notary public available on campus in the Enrollment Services Center, room 101.

Follow your county's specific instructions and either mail, deliver, or fax the application with required proof of residence to your county.

Your county's treasurer will issue a Certificate of Residence. Send or bring the original certificate to the TC3 Enrollment Services Center, room 101.